I have to remove the engine cover to fix an oil leak that occured when the rebuilt engine guys did not place the gasket properly. it took 3 years for the leak to develop.

I have removed everything except the eccentric bolt which i have tried removing with various methods with no success.

Is there any trick to getting the bolt off? I assume it is normal right hand thread. is that correct?

all advice is appreciated.

Thanks,
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Stolen from RETed's website

With the 19mm socket and breaker bar, lay the breaker bar on the driver's side sub frame next to the battery - wrap the breaker bar with a rag to prevent too much damage. If you have an air impact gun, you can gun if off at this point.

Warning stolen from Mazdatrix website

ANYONE changing a front pulley, or loosening the front eccentric shaft bolt for ANY reason!, needs to be aware of what can go wrong with the torrington thrust bearings inside the front cover/front of engine!!

If the engine is in the car (this DOES NOT APPLY for 93-95's) do something to wedge the clutch pedal down -- meaning a 2x4 or something like it, holding the pedal down and wedged against steering wheel or front of the seat.